Is Austin or Greenwich Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Greenwich is safer than Austin (Safety Score 79/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 877 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 76% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Greenwich has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 15.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Austin — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Greenwich — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Austin, TX
Greenwich, CT
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | Greenwich | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 876.7 | +2,832.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 9.4 | +458.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 0.0 | +6.6 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 4.7 | +62.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 4.7 | +80.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 0.0 | +307.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 867.2 | +2,374.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 91.1 | +354.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 642.6 | +1,555.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 133.5 | +465.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or Greenwich safer?
Greenwich is safer with a total crime rate of 877 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 76% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while Greenwich has 9.4. Greenwich has lower violent crime.
About Austin, TX
Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World," is a rapidly growing city in Central Texas. Situated on the Colorado River, it's the state capital and home to a diverse population, including many young professionals drawn to its tech industry. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 984,613, Austin has a total crime rate of 3,709.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, Connecticut, a wealthy coastal town in Fairfield County, is known for its hedge funds and affluent residents. It sits on Long Island Sound, bordering New York. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 63,651, Greenwich has a total crime rate of 876.7 per 100,000 residents.